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This chapter takes the Kosovo case as an occasion to discuss in principle possible far-reaching effects of the ongoing narrative about the precedence argument upon internationally guaranteed fundamental human rights. It concludes that with the secession decided without any referendum, Kosovo Provisional Authorities have violated vital interests and fundamental human rights of the minority communities in Kosovo in general and the Serb community in particular. Minorities could not participate in decision-making concerning one of the most important issues of public affairs (foundation of a new...

This chapter takes the Kosovo case as an occasion to discuss in principle possible far-reaching effects of the ongoing narrative about the precedence argument upon internationally guaranteed fundamental human rights. It concludes that with the secession decided without any referendum, Kosovo Provisional Authorities have violated vital interests and fundamental human rights of the minority communities in Kosovo in general and the Serb community in particular. Minorities could not participate in decision-making concerning one of the most important issues of public affairs (foundation of a new State), which directly affects their existence. They were even deprived of their universally guaranteed fundamental right of access to justice.